Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 9 months before the HX200V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony HX200V
Fujifilm F550 EXR | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
HX200V | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX200V
Fujifilm F550 EXR | HX200V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX200V.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 583g (1.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $450 | $480 |